If the band's sound drops out during guitar solos, the first thing you need to do is look at your tone/EQ and note choices. You shouldn't need to use a specific effect to do that job and become a crutch.
The bass and drums should be the main body of the sound, with the guitar seasoning on top That's a slightly flippant way of putting it but you get the gist. I don't think a bass player should need an extra sonic kick during guitar solos, it should already be there.
Don't think I'm being down on pedals, I'm really not - I have far too many and never play without some degree of distortion, but that's because I like that sound.